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For most of this century, the name signature and portrait of Betty Crocker have been symbols of quality recipes and have won the confidence of millions.

Betty Crocker's cookbook and recipe heritage can be traced back to the 1890s-with the purchase and distribution of Miss Parloa's New Cook Book by the Washburn Crosby Company forerunner of General Mills.

However, it was not until 1921 that "Betty Crocker" first appeared as the signature on letters replying to thousands of questions about cooking and baking.

In 1936, the Betty Crocker name, by then famous, was given a face when theù first official portrait of Betty Crocker was commissioned.

In the years that followed, there were five other "sittings." In 1986, the seventh and most recent portrait in the series was introduced. As the previous ones reflected changing times, the current Betty Crocker portrait reflects the 1980s.

In 1950 cooking and baking information was in such great demand that the need for a wide-ranging basic cookbook seemed clear. Simply called Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook, the volume collected under one cover the recipes, advice and expertise accumulated over the years. It was an instant success-the nonfiction best-seller for that year!

Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook was revised twice before it was replaced in 1969 by Betty Crocker's Cookbook. This was later updated and a new edition was published in 1978.

Now new and again revised, this is the sixth edition of the all-time best-selling cookbook.

With its straightforward, easy-to-understand language and tested recipes, Betty Crocker's Cookbook has introduced millions to the heritage of American cooking. In recognition of this outstanding contribution, Betty Crocker's Cookbook received the distinction of becoming the sixth book to be placed in the R.T. French Cookbook Hall of Fame.

Like its predecessors, this edition mirrors an American lifestyle and stands ready to serve a new generation.

FOREWORD

What we eat, how we prepare it and even who prepares it-all have changed dramatically since 1950 when the first edition of the best-selling Betty Crocker's Cookbook appeared. Consequently, when we planned and developed this sixth edition of Betty Crocker's Cookbook, we did more than revise. We created a book specifically for today's needs. And to assure success, we relied on one indispensable ingredient-you.

We monitored your new food tastes and discovered that what was once exotic is now mainstream. We investigated emerging trends, and looked for new twists to add to the basics. Most importantly, we were guided by your letters and telephone calls. The trained staff of our Consumer Relations Department communicates with nearly 10,000 of you each month.

Your growing awareness of the need for good nutrition became evident-you choose poultry and fish over red meat, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and use less fat in cooking. So, with the assistance of our Nutrition Department, we have provided a calorie count with each recipe plus special chapter-by-chapter charts with computer-calculated nutrients.

We found all members of the family sharing the responsibility for food preparation. Therefore our recipes are clearly written, with easy-to-follow directions. How-to illustrations, information charts, special tips-all help even the beginner to feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen.

Since time saving and ease of preparation are so important to you, there are do-ahead tips and microwave variations. Many main dish recipes are flagged "Easy. . . " and most main dish recipes feature menu suggestions to help take the guesswork out of go-togethers.

The Special Helps chapter is actually a mini-encyclopedia of cooking basics and tips, food preparation terms, microwave principles, food storage guidelines and more.

Responsive to change and true to tradition this new and revised Betty Crocker's Cookbook contains all that you have asked for, and offers one more advantage-the dependability you have come to expect from recipes developed and tested in the Betty Crocker Kitchens. The Betty Crocker Editors

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